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MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs MQ-9 Reaper

General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle military drones side profile drawing
General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
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Specifications
MQ-1C Gray Eagle MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics General Atomics
First flight 1 October 2004 1 February 2001
Year introduced 2009 2007
Number produced 204 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wingspan 17.0 m 20.0 m
Height 2.1 m -- m
Length 8.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 370 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 8,839 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 1,318 kg 2,223 kg
Total thrust 1 x 123 kW 0
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Overview

The MQ-1C Gray Eagle and the MQ-9 Reaper are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and General Atomics respectively.

Top speed is 309 km/h for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has an operational range of 370 km vs 1,850 km for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 8,839 m for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the MQ-9 Reaper is 2.9x the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 1,633 kg.

The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has been produced in 204 units vs 300 for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 3 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle (2001 vs 2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 8,839 meters (28,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 2 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.